Posterior dislocation of hip results in:
Correct Answer: Adduction, internal rotation, flexion
Description: Ans. (c) Adduction, internal rotation, flexionRef: Maheshwari 5th ed. /130* Posterior dislocations comprise approximately 80-90% of hip dislocations caused by Motor Vehicle Crash.* In posterior hip dislocations, the femoral head goes posteriorly causing the femur to get adducted and internally rotated.* Posterior dislocation: The hip is Flexed, ADducted and Internally Rotated (Mn: FADIR)* Anterior dislocation: The hip is minimally Flexed, markedly ABducted, and Externally Rotated (Mn: FABER).
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